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GoDaddy
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Transform Your Social Media Profile into a Sales Catalog with GoDaddy's Show in Bio Tool

Over 1 in 4 small businesses globally are run on social media, GoDaddy research finds

How a small business presents and sells its offerings can be the difference between success and failure. GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com) has launched Show in Bio (https://apo-opa.co/4crqmoj) to help small businesses increase sales and stand out on social media. This affordable tool offers flexibility for small business owners not yet ready to build…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Agence française de développement commits additional €3 million to Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility to boost digital financial inclusion

The African Development Bank and AFD co-founded ADFI in 2019 with the Gates Foundation and the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Luxembourg

The Agence française de développement (AFD) has committed an additional €3 million to the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) -managed Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) (https://apo-opa.co/4iXF6xK) to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa.  The increase brings AFD’s total funding to over €5 million. The resources will support the ADFI partnership in…

African Energy Chamber
Source: African Energy Chamber |

Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Joins Accra Investor Briefing Amid Efforts to Scale-up Ghana’s Storage Capacity

Taking place on April 14 at the Kempinsky Hotel, the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing will outline emerging opportunities across Ghana’s oil and gas value chain

Afetsi Awoonor, Managing Director of Ghanaian state agency Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST), has joined the Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing to discuss strategies for boosting the country’s oil and gas value chain. Taking place on April 14 at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the event provides…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

The Uganda-Tanzania Trade Mission 2025 Officially Kicks Off in Kampala

Senior officials, delegates, and business officials from the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda, took part in this event and shared insights on boosting trade for economic prosperity between the two countries

The Uganda-Tanzania Trade Mission 2025, officially kicked off in Kampala under the theme, “Building Stronger Trade Partnerships for Long-Term Prosperity.” The week-long series of events spearheaded by the Uganda High Commission in Dar-Es-Salaam, promoting Economic and Commercial Diplomacy, took place at the Four Points Hotel, in Kampala, Uganda. Senior officials,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Renewal of National Identification Cards (IDs) to Start Soon - Gen. David Muhoozi

The minister’s update followed concerns by Hon. Milton Muwuma, (NRM, Kigulu County South) who called for renewal of the IDs as the country prepares for general elections in 2026

The mass renewal of national identification cards is expected to start in May 2025, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed. Gen. Muhoozi said this as he responded to the report of the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on the ministerial policy statement and…

API Events
Source: API Events |

Absa Corporate and Investment Banking powers East Africa’s real estate future as lead Sponsor of East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit 2025

The EAPI Summit is East Africa’s premier real estate event, bringing together over 450 global investors, developers, and professionals from the real estate industry

Under the theme “Positioning for Opportunity”, Nairobi’s premier real estate event brings global investors and developers together to shape East Africa’s economic landscape. As a proudly Pan-African business with key interests in positively shaping economic policy and investments, Absa CIB has proudly, once again confirmed their participation as a lead…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urges parties to set aside blame and agree on urgent measures to stabilize Libya’s economy

Authorities must agree on a unified national budget, ensuring transparent financial management, and strengthening accountability within governance structures

UNSMIL is concerned about Libya’s worsening economic situation and the exchange of divisive, politically based accusations about responsibility for it, following the Central Bank of Libya’s devaluation of the Libyan dinar and its explanatory statement of 6 April. The Mission urges all parties to prioritise the national interest, set aside…

UN News
Source: UN News |

South Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink

The influx of over 1.1 million displaced people into already fragile communities has overwhelmed resources and relief efforts

Hunger in South Sudan’s northeast has reached a critical tipping point, with nearly 7.7 million people facing severe food insecurity as conflict escalates, the UN’s emergency food relief agency warned on Wednesday. The situation is especially dire for returnees fleeing violence in Sudan, who now account for nearly half of…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Strict penalties for non adherence to building standards

The presentation of the Bill comes at a time when the country has seen reports of poor workmanship at constructions sites leading to collapse of buildings which have led to deaths and injuries of mainly workers

Government has tabled the Building Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that will see enforcement of standards in the construction industry with strict penalties for offenders. The Bill tabled by the State Minister for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama on Wednesday, 09 April 2025 will address the gaps in the Building Control Act…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Parliament makes payments through formal processes - Tayebwa

Parliament is accountable for what is officially budgeted, appropriated and spent through formal processes

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has dismissed allegations that Members of Parliament received  Shs100 million for supporting the passing of the Coffee Bill. Tayebwa who chaired the sitting of the House on Wednesday, 09 April 2025 made the response after Butambala County Member of Parliament. Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi demanded an…

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